This Level 3 course aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of pâtisserie and confectionery.
The course will give you the opportunity to develop hands on practical specialist skills required, to work in a bakery or a pâtisserie. It is also ideal for professional chefs who wish to develop their pastry skills.
The following subjects will be covered:
- Develop productive working relationships
- Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
- Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment
- Prepare, cook and finish complex bread and dough products
- Prepare, cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones
- Prepare, cook and finish complex pastry products
- Prepare, process and finish complex chocolate products
- Prepare, process and finish marzipan, pastillage and sugar products
- Prepare, cook and finish complex hot desserts
- Prepare, cook and finish complex cold desserts
- Produce sauces, filling and coatings for complex desserts.
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Entry requirements
GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English.
You will need to have completed a previous qualification in professional cookery/patisserie. You will also have an interview with our course tutors at enrolment, so we can ensure the course is right for you. -
Who is the course for?
This qualification is intended for those who have a passion for patisserie and other professional catering roles. This qualification is ideal for anyone who enjoys baking, being creative and wishes to further develop their skills and knowledge to a high standard and pursue a career within the hospitality sector.
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Study methods
You will get hands-on experience working in the college’s View Restaurant, which is open to the public for lunch time service and special theme night dinners throughout the year.
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How is the course assessed?
You will be continually assessed in a variety of ways including practical tasks, observations, assignments, and portfolio work.
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More information
You will be expected to complete 30 hours industry placement throughout your course and attend all additional enrichment activities throughout the year.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
This course can lead to work as a Senior Pastry Chef or Patisserie Chef in a variety of culinary environments, or using your knowledge and skills to start your own business venture.
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Where Next – Further Studies
You could choose to progress your culinary training to higher education level and also consider university courses, including the following foundation degree course:
- Baking Science and Technology FdSc
- BSc (Hons) Culinary Arts Management.
- Baking Science and Technology FdSc
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
